drop

1 of 2

noun

ˈdräp

often attributive

a(1)

: the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass

a drop of rain

(2)

drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops

eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye

: a minute quantity or degree of something nonmaterial or intangible

not a drop of meanness in her

: a small quantity of drink

hasn't touched a drop of alcohol in three years

: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure

: something that resembles a liquid drop: such as

: a pendent ornament attached to a piece of jewelry

also : an earring with such a pendant

: a small globular cookie or candy

sucking on lemon drops

[drop entry 2]

: the act or an instance of dropping : fall

a sudden, short drop in an elevator

: a decline in quantity or quality

His income took a sudden drop.

a drop in demand

: a descent by parachute

also : the people or equipment dropped by parachute

expecting another drop this week

: a place or central depository to which something (such as mail, money, or stolen property) is brought for distribution or transmission

left the package at the drop

also : the act of depositing something at such a place

made the drop

: the distance from a higher to a lower level or through which something drops

It's a twenty-foot drop from the top of the fence.

a steep drop

electrical engineering : a decrease in electric potential (see potential entry 2 sense 2b)

: a slot into which something is to be dropped

[drop entry 2] : something that drops, hangs, or falls: such as

: a movable plate that covers the keyhole of a lock

: an unframed piece of cloth stage scenery

also : drop curtain

: a hinged platform on a gallows

: a fallen fruit

: the advantage of having an opponent covered (see cover entry 1 sense 1b(2)) with a firearm

broadly : advantage, superiority

—usually used in the phrase get the drop on

waiting to get the drop on me

: a move back from the line of scrimmage (as in preparation for making a forward pass)

a quick drop

drop

2 of 2

verb

dropped; dropping; drops

intransitive verb

: to fall in drops

a(1)

: to fall (see fall entry 1 sense 1a) unexpectedly or suddenly

The book dropped from her hand.

(2)

: to descend (see descend sense 1) from one line or level to another

the land drops to sea level

: to fall in a state of collapse (see collapse entry 2 sense 1b) or death

dropped from exhaustion

of a playing card : to become played by reason of the obligation to follow suit

: to fall or roll into a hole or basket

: to enter or pass as if without conscious effort of will (see will entry 2 sense 4a) into some state, condition, or activity

dropped into sleep

: to cease to be of concern : lapse

let the matter drop

: to pass from view or notice : disappear

—often used with out

drop out of sight

: to become less

production dropped

—often used with off

nautical : to move with a favoring wind or current

—usually used with down

We dropped down the harbor.

informal : to be released to the public

His latest solo album dropped in August …—

Ed Rampell

The second Podcast drops Nov. 14 and can be downloaded free …—

Langston Wertz Jr.

There's also something to be said for jumping on a subscription for a month or two, say when a big, new game drops.—

Adam Rosenberg

transitive verb

: to let fall : cause to fall

dropped the ball

dropping bombs on the city

: give up sense 2, abandon

drop an idea

drop the charges

: discontinue

dropped what she was doing

: to break off an association or connection with : dismiss

drop her old friends

was dropped by his sponsors

students who dropped the class

: to utter or mention in a casual way

drop a suggestion

drop names

: write

drop us a line soon

: to lower or cause to descend from one level or position to another

drop the hem two inches

drop the water level

: to cause to lessen or decrease : reduce

dropped his speed

of an animal : to give birth to

: lose

dropped three games

dropped $50 in a poker game

: spend

drop $20 for lunch

: to get rid of

dropped 20 pounds

: to bring down with a shot or a blow

dropped the buck with one shot

dropping the world champion in the ring

card games : to cause a cardholder to unwillingly play (a high card)

dropped her ace

: to toss or roll into a hole or basket

drop a putt

: to deposit or deliver during a usually brief stop

—usually used with off

drop the kids off at school

: air-drop

drop the supplies to the medical team

: to cause (the voice) to be less loud

linguistics : to leave (a letter representing a speech sound) unsounded

drop the g in running

: to leave out in writing : omit

accidentally dropped a whole line

: to draw from an external point

drop a perpendicular to the line

: to take (a drug) orally : swallow

drop acid

computers : to place (an item on a computer screen) in one location in a graphical user interface after dragging it from another

Move the video to the desired location and release the mouse button to drop the file …—

Techsling

… you get a handy graphical representation of all your tasks and can even drag and drop them from one list to another …—

Jack Wallen

droppable

ˈdrä-pə-bəl How to pronounce drop (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Noun He squeezed the bottle until a few drops came out. She doesn't have a single drop of selfishness in her. The poet wrings the last drop of meaning from every word. Verb Be careful not to drop the chair on your foot. She dropped the apple core into the trash can. They dropped bombs on the city. He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces. The player dropped the ball. The pen rolled to the edge of the table and dropped to the floor. The book dropped from my hand. The ball dropped between the right and center fielders. She was so tired she felt she would drop. He worked until he dropped. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That would be a big drop from the 504,000 jobs added in January 2022, reports my colleague Alicia Wallace. —

Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 The agency said on Thursday that Artificial Tears eye drop manufactured by India's Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd. has a potential bacterial contamination and the company has violated current good manufacturing practices. —

Fox News, 3 Feb. 2023 Pair it with classic pearl studs or drop earrings, or consider gifting it as a gesture of happiness and love. —

Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023 That’s also a significant drop from $10.9 billion a year ago. —

Mark Gurman, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2023 Individuals reported the use of more than 10 brands of eye drops, and some used multiple brands, but most used EzriCare Artificial Tears — an over-the-counter eye drop packaged in multidose bottles that has no preservatives. —

Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023 The latter would be Spieth last year on the eighth hole, when his tee shot ran through the fairway on the cusp of a cliff with a 60-foot drop to the rocks and ocean below. —

Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 Cruel Country had previously topped out at No. 31 on July 2, 2022-dated list, following its limited CD release timed to Record Store Day 2022’s drop on June 18 last year. —

Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023 Szade's newest drop features four frames inspired by the jazz, deep house, techno/alt pop, and punk music genres. —

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023

Verb

Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —

Joan Aleccia, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023 Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —

Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023 Gently drop about one-fourth of the ravioli, one at a time, into the boiling water and stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. —

Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023 Temperatures slowly but surely drop, ending up in the mid-20s by sunset. —

David Streit, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023 In Rhode Island, windchill could drop as low as 26 degrees below zero in Providence. —

Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023 But winter temperatures on Mars can drop over 200 degrees lower. —

Jack Lee, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2023 Oil and gas companies expect a profitable 2023, but revenues and profits should drop below those in 2022. —

Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Whenever the container gets full, drop the contents off at your favorite thrift store or trade them with a friend at a swap party. —

Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

drop

1 of 2 noun

ˈdräp

: the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass

plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops

eye drops

: a small quantity of drink

: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure

: something (as a hanging ornament on jewelry or a round candy) shaped like a drop

: the act or an instance of dropping : fall

: a decline in quantity or quality

a drop in water pressure

a drop in prices

: a descent by parachute

: a place where something (as mail or goods) is left to be picked up

: the distance through which something drops

: an unframed piece of cloth scenery in a theater

: advantage sense 1

we've got the drop on them

drop

2 of 2 verb

dropped; dropping

: to fall or let fall in drops

: to let fall : cause to fall

dropped the book

: to reduce to a lower level or stage

dropped his speed

: send sense 1

drop me a line

: to stop doing, using, or considering

drop the subject

dropped everything and ran to the door

you can drop that idea

: to knock or shoot down

: to go lower

prices dropped

: to make a brief visit

drop in for a chat

: to pass into a less active state

drop off to sleep

: to move downward or with a current

: to leave (a letter standing for a speech sound) unsounded

drop the "g" in "running"

: to give birth to

the cow dropped her calf

Medical Definition

drop

1 of 2 noun

ˈdräp

: the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass

drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops

eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye

: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure that varies in size according to the specific gravity and viscosity of the liquid and to the conditions under which it is formed compare minim

drop

2 of 2 verb

dropped; dropping

intransitive verb

: to fall in drops

transitive verb

of an animal : to give birth to

lambs dropped in June

: to take (a drug) orally

drop acid

单词	drop behind
释义	drop 1 of 2 noun ˈdräp often attributive 1 a(1) : the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass a drop of rain (2) drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye b : a minute quantity or degree of something nonmaterial or intangible not a drop of meanness in her c : a small quantity of drink hasn't touched a drop of alcohol in three years d : the smallest practical unit of liquid measure 2 : something that resembles a liquid drop: such as a : a pendent ornament attached to a piece of jewelry also : an earring with such a pendant b : a small globular cookie or candy sucking on lemon drops 3 [drop entry 2] a : the act or an instance of dropping : fall a sudden, short drop in an elevator b : a decline in quantity or quality His income took a sudden drop. a drop in demand c : a descent by parachute also : the people or equipment dropped by parachute expecting another drop this week d : a place or central depository to which something (such as mail, money, or stolen property) is brought for distribution or transmission left the package at the drop also : the act of depositing something at such a place made the drop 4 a : the distance from a higher to a lower level or through which something drops It's a twenty-foot drop from the top of the fence. a steep drop b electrical engineering : a decrease in electric potential (see potential entry 2 sense 2b) 5 : a slot into which something is to be dropped 6 [drop entry 2] : something that drops, hangs, or falls: such as a : a movable plate that covers the keyhole of a lock b : an unframed piece of cloth stage scenery also : drop curtain c : a hinged platform on a gallows d : a fallen fruit 7 : the advantage of having an opponent covered (see cover entry 1 sense 1b(2)) with a firearm broadly : advantage, superiority —usually used in the phrase get the drop on waiting to get the drop on me 8 : a move back from the line of scrimmage (as in preparation for making a forward pass) a quick drop drop 2 of 2 verb dropped; dropping; drops intransitive verb 1 : to fall in drops 2 a(1) : to fall (see fall entry 1 sense 1a) unexpectedly or suddenly The book dropped from her hand. (2) : to descend (see descend sense 1) from one line or level to another the land drops to sea level b : to fall in a state of collapse (see collapse entry 2 sense 1b) or death dropped from exhaustion c of a playing card : to become played by reason of the obligation to follow suit d : to fall or roll into a hole or basket 3 : to enter or pass as if without conscious effort of will (see will entry 2 sense 4a) into some state, condition, or activity dropped into sleep 4 a : to cease to be of concern : lapse let the matter drop b : to pass from view or notice : disappear —often used with out drop out of sight c : to become less production dropped —often used with off 5 nautical : to move with a favoring wind or current —usually used with down We dropped down the harbor. 6 informal : to be released to the public His latest solo album dropped in August …—Ed Rampell The second Podcast drops Nov. 14 and can be downloaded free …—Langston Wertz Jr. There's also something to be said for jumping on a subscription for a month or two, say when a big, new game drops.—Adam Rosenberg transitive verb 1 : to let fall : cause to fall dropped the ball dropping bombs on the city 2 a : give up sense 2, abandon drop an idea drop the charges b : discontinue dropped what she was doing c : to break off an association or connection with : dismiss drop her old friends was dropped by his sponsors students who dropped the class 3 a : to utter or mention in a casual way drop a suggestion drop names b : write drop us a line soon 4 a : to lower or cause to descend from one level or position to another drop the hem two inches drop the water level b : to cause to lessen or decrease : reduce dropped his speed 5 of an animal : to give birth to 6 a : lose dropped three games dropped $50 in a poker game b : spend drop $20 for lunch c : to get rid of dropped 20 pounds 7 a : to bring down with a shot or a blow dropped the buck with one shot dropping the world champion in the ring b card games : to cause a cardholder to unwillingly play (a high card) dropped her ace c : to toss or roll into a hole or basket drop a putt 8 a : to deposit or deliver during a usually brief stop —usually used with off drop the kids off at school b : air-drop drop the supplies to the medical team 9 : to cause (the voice) to be less loud 10 a linguistics : to leave (a letter representing a speech sound) unsounded drop the g in running b : to leave out in writing : omit accidentally dropped a whole line 11 : to draw from an external point drop a perpendicular to the line 12 : to take (a drug) orally : swallow drop acid 13 computers : to place (an item on a computer screen) in one location in a graphical user interface after dragging it from another Move the video to the desired location and release the mouse button to drop the file …—Techsling … you get a handy graphical representation of all your tasks and can even drag and drop them from one list to another …—Jack Wallen droppable ˈdrä-pə-bəl adjective Phrases at the drop of a hat : as soon as the slightest provocation is given : immediately loses her temper at the drop of a hat drop in the bucket : a part so small as to be negligible drop a dime : to inform authorities (such as the police) of another's wrongdoing drop behind : to fail to keep up drop the ball : to make a mistake especially by failing to take timely, effective, or proper action Synonyms Noun bead blob driblet drip droplet glob globule Verb depress lower throw throw down See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He squeezed the bottle until a few drops came out. She doesn't have a single drop of selfishness in her. The poet wrings the last drop of meaning from every word. Verb Be careful not to drop the chair on your foot. She dropped the apple core into the trash can. They dropped bombs on the city. He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces. The player dropped the ball. The pen rolled to the edge of the table and dropped to the floor. The book dropped from my hand. The ball dropped between the right and center fielders. She was so tired she felt she would drop. He worked until he dropped. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun That would be a big drop from the 504,000 jobs added in January 2022, reports my colleague Alicia Wallace. —Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 The agency said on Thursday that Artificial Tears eye drop manufactured by India's Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd. has a potential bacterial contamination and the company has violated current good manufacturing practices. —Fox News, 3 Feb. 2023 Pair it with classic pearl studs or drop earrings, or consider gifting it as a gesture of happiness and love. —Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023 That’s also a significant drop from $10.9 billion a year ago. —Mark Gurman, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2023 Individuals reported the use of more than 10 brands of eye drops, and some used multiple brands, but most used EzriCare Artificial Tears — an over-the-counter eye drop packaged in multidose bottles that has no preservatives. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023 The latter would be Spieth last year on the eighth hole, when his tee shot ran through the fairway on the cusp of a cliff with a 60-foot drop to the rocks and ocean below. —Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 Cruel Country had previously topped out at No. 31 on July 2, 2022-dated list, following its limited CD release timed to Record Store Day 2022’s drop on June 18 last year. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023 Szade's newest drop features four frames inspired by the jazz, deep house, techno/alt pop, and punk music genres. —Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023 Verb Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —Joan Aleccia, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023 Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023 Gently drop about one-fourth of the ravioli, one at a time, into the boiling water and stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023 Temperatures slowly but surely drop, ending up in the mid-20s by sunset. —David Streit, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023 In Rhode Island, windchill could drop as low as 26 degrees below zero in Providence. —Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023 But winter temperatures on Mars can drop over 200 degrees lower. —Jack Lee, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2023 Oil and gas companies expect a profitable 2023, but revenues and profits should drop below those in 2022. —Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Whenever the container gets full, drop the contents off at your favorite thrift store or trade them with a friend at a swap party. —Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Old English dropa; akin to Old High German tropfo drop First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing drop abandon/drop all pretense at a drop in the ocean drop/fall into someone's lap drop/fall/sank to one's knees drag and drop cough drop drop a brick drop a clanger drop acid drop a bomb drop a bombshell drop a hint drop back drop-dead drop curtain drop cloth drop by drop a stitch drop front drop goal drop everything drop-down drop-down menu drop-dead date drop in drop like flies drop-kick drop one's gaze drop names drop off drop one's eyes/head drop out of sight drop out drop-ship drop pass drop seat drop (someone) a line drop shot drop tank not touch a drop mail drop drop volley drop zone drop-top you could hear a pin drop drop/dump (something) in/into/on someone's lap drop hammer drop leaf drop the subject drop-forge drop the bomb drop-down list drop behind drop a dime drop a deuce drop the ball at the drop of a hat drop in the bucket See More abandon/drop all pretense at a drop in the ocean drop/fall into someone's lap drop/fall/sank to one's knees drag and drop cough drop drop a brick drop a clanger drop acid drop a bomb drop a bombshell drop a hint drop back drop-dead drop curtain drop cloth drop by drop a stitch drop front drop goal drop everything drop-down drop-down menu drop-dead date drop in drop like flies drop-kick drop one's gaze drop names drop off drop one's eyes/head drop out of sight drop out drop-ship drop pass drop seat drop (someone) a line drop shot drop tank not touch a drop mail drop drop volley drop zone drop-top you could hear a pin drop drop/dump (something) in/into/on someone's lap drop hammer drop leaf drop the subject drop-forge drop the bomb drop-down list drop behind drop a dime drop a deuce drop the ball at the drop of a hat drop in the bucket See More Kids Definition drop 1 of 2 noun ˈdräp 1 a : the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass b plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops eye drops c : a small quantity of drink d : the smallest practical unit of liquid measure 2 : something (as a hanging ornament on jewelry or a round candy) shaped like a drop 3 a : the act or an instance of dropping : fall b : a decline in quantity or quality a drop in water pressure a drop in prices c : a descent by parachute d : a place where something (as mail or goods) is left to be picked up 4 : the distance through which something drops 5 : an unframed piece of cloth scenery in a theater 6 : advantage sense 1 we've got the drop on them drop 2 of 2 verb dropped; dropping 1 : to fall or let fall in drops 2 a : to let fall : cause to fall dropped the book b : to reduce to a lower level or stage dropped his speed 3 : send sense 1 drop me a line 4 : to stop doing, using, or considering drop the subject dropped everything and ran to the door you can drop that idea 5 : to knock or shoot down 6 : to go lower prices dropped 7 : to make a brief visit drop in for a chat 8 : to pass into a less active state drop off to sleep 9 : to move downward or with a current 10 : to leave (a letter standing for a speech sound) unsounded drop the "g" in "running" 11 : to give birth to the cow dropped her calf Medical Definition drop 1 of 2 noun ˈdräp 1 a : the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass b drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye 2 : the smallest practical unit of liquid measure that varies in size according to the specific gravity and viscosity of the liquid and to the conditions under which it is formed compare minim drop 2 of 2 verb dropped; dropping intransitive verb : to fall in drops transitive verb 1 of an animal : to give birth to lambs dropped in June 2 : to take (a drug) orally drop acid drop behind phrase as in delay to move or act slowly He dropped behind in the second half of the race. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delay fall behind linger crawl poke drag mark time stroll hang fire play creep lag drag one's heels loiter shuffle lallygag diddle dillydally lollygag drag one's feet take one's time stall dawdle mope lounge tarry fool around dally idle mess around stagger loaf fiddle (around) trifle inch shilly-shally saunter putter (around) potter (around) ease amble monkey (around) hang (around or out) decelerate loll lumber temporize slow (down or up) procrastinate filibuster plod Antonyms & Near Antonyms course fly race speed run hurry rush hotfoot (it) career tear rip hasten rocket bolt barrel dash whiz whizz scurry zip whisk whirl breeze scramble scoot hump bowl speed (up) run scud hustle dart catch up stampede hurtle gallop jog accelerate trot sprint outpace outrun quicken overtake outstrip fast-forward See More
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drop

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